To all the UKers, need your help!

**RadioMaster** · 13 Jun 2006, 17:20

Hi,
Me and a friend are planning to come to London end of July/beginning of August.
Now we´re searching for a cheap but good hotel in London. The center would be best.
Does anybody know which hotel we could go to?
Thanx!
R.

PS: Can You tell me how to get tickets for Whistle down the wind? Heard that it´s played there..

*AndyK* · 13 Jun 2006, 17:29

Last time I stayed right in the centre of London I used this website ...

http://www.london-discount-hotel.com/budgethotels

Whistle runs until Aug 12th, London Theatre Direct seems to have the best deals on tickets that I can find (following a v quick google search)

R. · 13 Jun 2006, 21:53

London and cheap in one sentence contradicts itself.

**RadioMaster** · 13 Jun 2006, 22:10

Not especially about the hotel, but booked the flight some minutes ago:
Altenburg (near Lipzig) to Stansted
both flights together for 15€!

God bless Ryanair!

Edit: booked the WDTW-tickets special price: best seat for 20punds/30€!

Ross · 14 Jun 2006, 01:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.

London and cheap in one sentence contradicts itself.

An oxymoron one might say.

needmoremeat · 14 Jun 2006, 21:15

www.travelodge.co.uk

Try this! if you're going end of July it means everyone will have left the hotels after Wimbledon so there should be rooms available!

**RadioMaster** · 14 Jun 2006, 21:21

Can you give me something like a possible good price for a double room, 3 nights?
We´re still searching and found very different offers.

Deb · 14 Jun 2006, 23:19

A good rate in central London would be about £70 a room. Not many of them around though.

This ones pretty good value. A load of us stayed there last summer during the HOTD tour.

http://www.kensingtonhogarthhotel.co.uk/

They were renevating then and we had a few nightmares with no air con when it was hotter than hell inside and out. But i'm sure that must be over now. Its a nice hotel and decors good and its clean.

Deb

waiting for some sarcy comments

Deb · 14 Jun 2006, 23:26

Heres another one. A lot of the wwry fans use this. It;s pretty close to where Whistle down the wind is on as well.

http://www.ridgemounthotel.co.uk/

Ageing Bat · 15 Jun 2006, 00:05

Um.... Stanstead airport's quite a way out of London..... just thought I'd mention it.

**RadioMaster** · 15 Jun 2006, 00:17

Yes I know, we´ll have to go by train to the center.
A ticket to stansted is 25€(Ryanair), a ticket to Heathrow is nearly 100€(Lufthansa), so I think it´ll still be cheaper.

AndrewG · 15 Jun 2006, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radiomaster

Yes I know, we´ll have to go by train to the center.
A ticket to stansted is 25€(Ryanair), a ticket to Heathrow is nearly 100€(Lufthansa), so I think it´ll still be cheaper.

Not if you take a taxi!

BTW trains are quite expensive going into London also. When I take a train from where I live to the center of London (which is about 40-50 miles or so) I pay £55 return during peak times !!!

Deb · 15 Jun 2006, 10:05

The Stanstead express goes from Stanstead to london so should be ok. Don't think it's as expensive as normal train fares.

Deb

scotty · 15 Jun 2006, 14:57

The stansted express will cost you around £25 return and this will take you into liverpool street, from here you can get the london underground, the bus or a taxi to get you anywhere in our great city.

**RadioMaster** · 15 Jun 2006, 18:54

Had a problem to purchase the WDTW tickets. Is here anybody who did this before?
They ask for a username/password, so I have to register on there site, but I dont know where and how, cant find anything

Deb · 15 Jun 2006, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radiomaster

Had a problem to purchase the WDTW tickets. Is here anybody who did this before?
They ask for a username/password, so I have to register on there site, but I dont know where and how, cant find anything

Try here:

http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/artist..._header_search

**RadioMaster** · 16 Jun 2006, 13:56

OK, here the latest news:
Found a fitting hotel, it´s in Hammersmith, called "Hotel 65" it seems to be cheap and clean, that´s enough for us.

Can anybody explain the difference between english breakfast and continental breakfast?
R.

*AndyK* · 16 Jun 2006, 14:01

Continental Breakfast - Cereals, Fruit Juice, Coffee/Tea, Croissants, Bread, Cheese etc

English Breakfast - Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Tomatoes, Baked Beans, Hash Browns, Fried Bread, Heart Disease, Black Pudding, Mushrooms, Lard, Toast, Cholesterol, Coffee/Tea, Fruit Juice, Cereals ...

Ageing Bat · 16 Jun 2006, 14:58

Go for the English breakfast.... you won't need to eat anything for hours (possibly days) afterwards! Continental breakfast and you're hungry again in 30 minutes. Well, I am anyway!

Eva · 17 Jun 2006, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deb

A good rate in central London would be about £70 a room. Not many of them around though.

This ones pretty good value. A load of us stayed there last summer during the HOTD tour.

http://www.kensingtonhogarthhotel.co.uk/

They were renevating then and we had a few nightmares with no air con when it was hotter than hell inside and out. But i'm sure that must be over now. Its a nice hotel and decors good and its clean.

Deb

waiting for some sarcy comments

You need to bring MUCH time with you for this hotel to discuss everything at the reception desk!!

But a good hotel though.....

.... I have great memories!

Eva · 17 Jun 2006, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radiomaster

Not especially about the hotel, but booked the flight some minutes ago:
Altenburg (near Lipzig) to Stansted
both flights together for 15€!

God bless Ryanair!

Edit: booked the WDTW-tickets special price: best seat for 20punds/30€!

Hi there,
you should have in your mind to be a little bit carefully about Ryanair!
A group of my German friends did miss a Meaty show in London 2004 because Ryanair canceled the flight very short-dated!!

Heli · 17 Jun 2006, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ageing Bat

Go for the English breakfast.... you won't need to eat anything for hours (possibly days) afterwards! Continental breakfast and you're hungry again in 30 minutes. Well, I am anyway!

I still can't believe we got that free one in Luton!! I couldn't finish it!

**RadioMaster** · 17 Jun 2006, 19:01

In all hotels that I´ve tried up to now were no more rooms available, but now I´ve found one.
177punds for 3 nights.
Very central.
Just have to ask the other part of this travel-team and then I will book it!

AndrewG · 17 Jun 2006, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eva

Hi there,
you should have in your mind to be a little bit carefully about Ryanair!
A group of my German friends did miss a Meaty show in London 2004 because Ryanair canceled the flight very short-dated!!

Nice.

Deb · 18 Jun 2006, 01:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eva

You need to bring MUCH time with you for this hotel to discuss everything at the reception desk!!

But a good hotel though.....

.... I have great memories!

Great, but hot memories Eva

13 Jun 2006, 17:20	#1
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	To all the UKers, need your help! Hi, Me and a friend are planning to come to London end of July/beginning of August. Now we´re searching for a cheap but good hotel in London. The center would be best. Does anybody know which hotel we could go to? Thanx! R. PS: Can You tell me how to get tickets for Whistle down the wind? Heard that it´s played there..

13 Jun 2006, 22:10	#4
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	Not especially about the hotel, but booked the flight some minutes ago: Altenburg (near Lipzig) to Stansted both flights together for 15€! God bless Ryanair! Edit: booked the WDTW-tickets special price: best seat for 20punds/30€! Last edited by RadioMaster; 13 Jun 2006 at 23:05.

13 Jun 2006, 17:29	#2
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Last time I stayed right in the centre of London I used this website ... http://www.london-discount-hotel.com/budgethotels Whistle runs until Aug 12th, London Theatre Direct seems to have the best deals on tickets that I can find (following a v quick google search)

13 Jun 2006, 21:53	#3
R. You dig. Join Date: 02.04.2002 Location: On the fothermucker Posts: 7,179	London and cheap in one sentence contradicts itself.

14 Jun 2006, 21:15	#6
needmoremeat Mega Loafer Join Date: 23.11.2003 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 1,416	www.travelodge.co.uk Try this! if you're going end of July it means everyone will have left the hotels after Wimbledon so there should be rooms available!

14 Jun 2006, 21:21	#7
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	Can you give me something like a possible good price for a double room, 3 nights? We´re still searching and found very different offers.

14 Jun 2006, 23:19	#8
Deb Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.04.2003 Location: Did I say that?... Posts: 4,162	A good rate in central London would be about £70 a room. Not many of them around though. This ones pretty good value. A load of us stayed there last summer during the HOTD tour. http://www.kensingtonhogarthhotel.co.uk/ They were renevating then and we had a few nightmares with no air con when it was hotter than hell inside and out. But i'm sure that must be over now. Its a nice hotel and decors good and its clean. Deb waiting for some sarcy comments

14 Jun 2006, 23:26	#9
Deb Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.04.2003 Location: Did I say that?... Posts: 4,162	Heres another one. A lot of the wwry fans use this. It;s pretty close to where Whistle down the wind is on as well. http://www.ridgemounthotel.co.uk/

15 Jun 2006, 00:05	#10
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	Um.... Stanstead airport's quite a way out of London..... just thought I'd mention it.

15 Jun 2006, 00:17	#11
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	Yes I know, we´ll have to go by train to the center. A ticket to stansted is 25€(Ryanair), a ticket to Heathrow is nearly 100€(Lufthansa), so I think it´ll still be cheaper.

15 Jun 2006, 10:05	#13
Deb Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.04.2003 Location: Did I say that?... Posts: 4,162	The Stanstead express goes from Stanstead to london so should be ok. Don't think it's as expensive as normal train fares. Deb

15 Jun 2006, 14:57	#14
scotty Mega Loafer Join Date: 25.11.2003 Location: Harlow Essex Posts: 1,166	The stansted express will cost you around £25 return and this will take you into liverpool street, from here you can get the london underground, the bus or a taxi to get you anywhere in our great city.

15 Jun 2006, 18:54	#15
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	Had a problem to purchase the WDTW tickets. Is here anybody who did this before? They ask for a username/password, so I have to register on there site, but I dont know where and how, cant find anything

16 Jun 2006, 13:56	#17
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	OK, here the latest news: Found a fitting hotel, it´s in Hammersmith, called "Hotel 65" it seems to be cheap and clean, that´s enough for us. Can anybody explain the difference between english breakfast and continental breakfast? R.

16 Jun 2006, 14:01	#18
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Continental Breakfast - Cereals, Fruit Juice, Coffee/Tea, Croissants, Bread, Cheese etc English Breakfast - Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Tomatoes, Baked Beans, Hash Browns, Fried Bread, Heart Disease, Black Pudding, Mushrooms, Lard, Toast, Cholesterol, Coffee/Tea, Fruit Juice, Cereals ...

16 Jun 2006, 14:58	#19
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	Go for the English breakfast.... you won't need to eat anything for hours (possibly days) afterwards! Continental breakfast and you're hungry again in 30 minutes. Well, I am anyway!

17 Jun 2006, 19:01	#23
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	In all hotels that I´ve tried up to now were no more rooms available, but now I´ve found one. 177punds for 3 nights. Very central. Just have to ask the other part of this travel-team and then I will book it!